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Metal Blade Records history by Dan Slessor:
Founded upon owner Brian Slagel's enduring drive to find great bands and get their music out to as many people as possible, since 1982 Metal Blade has brought wave after wave of powerful, innovative, and often genre-defining music to the ever-hungry metal masses. It is this ethos that has seen Metal Blade build up a stunning and diverse catalogue, weather the various storms facing any independent label, and in an age of declining record sales boast the most successful years of its existence as it strides into its fourth decade.

What perhaps makes this achievement all the more notable is the fact that Slagel never even intended to start a label. Working in an LA record store and writing for various publications, Slagel was acutely aware that many great bands in the local metal scene were being ignored, and he decided to release a compilation of tracks drawn from these ranks. "There were a lot of really good bands and I was just bummed out that nobody could hear them. It just seemed like I could help them out and have some fun at the same time, and that compilation was the first Metal Massacre," he states. Collating tracks from then unknown bands including Ratt, Bitch, Cirith Ungol, and Metallica amongst others, the compilation sold out immediately. "How important is Metal Blade to our career? They're only the reason we are enjoying the worldwide success we have today," states Metallica's James Hetfield. "Without Brian's openness to some raunchy teens with a crap sounding cassette tape we would be who knows where, and playing who knows what!" With the popularity of the tape spurring Slagel on, the first seeds of Metal Blade were sown. "After the success of those compilations I just started putting out records of bands that I was friends with, but without ever really intending it to be a label at all," he explains. "After I put out four or five releases I started to feel like something was happening, and I decided to quit the record store and quit college and see where it went."

Battling through the first few lean years, when the label consisted solely of Slagel working out of his mom's poorly ventilated garage in the San Fernando Valley, it gradually grew in both revenue and stature. Within a few years Metal Blade would go on to release the debuts of Slayer, Armored Saint, Trouble, and Corrosion Of Conformity amongst others, fanning the flames of the burgeoning metal scene and launching careers of bands that would go onto reap global success. "Without Metal Blade, there is a damn good chance we never would've made it out of L.A," says Slayer's Kerry King. "That was the one bit of luck we needed. You can be the most awesome band on the scene, and if no one notices you, you don't catch on. And Brian Slagel is still one of the biggest metalheads I know!" This genuine love and devotion to metal is central to the relationship many of the artists have with Metal Blade, and King Diamond credits much of its relevance and strength to this passion. "I refer to it as having 'boots on the ground'," the mighty Dane states. "It's not like a major label where some people might be into what you're doing but a lot of them just see it as a job – there's a genuine love for metal there. Through staying true to that and doing their own thing they've carved out a very specific niche that they control, and as an artist it's wonderful to be a part of that."over the years. Clearly without those people we couldn't do what we do, and to everyone out there who has helped us along by being a fan we are so very grateful to you."

Read more: http://www.metalblade.com/us/about-us/

5 pIece Hardcore/Metal Band from Tauranga/Auckland, New Zealand. Music is our passion and we hope you enjoy these tasty jams

WOOFER MUSIC MAKER.

EXPRESSION > CONFORMITY.

NZ Bred Bass Music || 
Contact - skopuseye@gmail.com

skOpus is a bass music producer hailing from from Wellington, New Zealand.

With a discography spanning across renowned international labels such as Delta9, T3K Recordings Norman Foreman and Drum Army, skOpus has consistently delivered forward thinking, yet uniquely his own music that resonates with audiences worldwide. 
His ability to seamlessly blend genres in mixing showcases a unique versatility, drawing inspiration from Dubstep, Hip hop, Drum and Bass and Rock.
Most notably, his remix of New Zealand band Kora's track "Burning" was met with stellar reviews.

On the festival circuit, skOpus has graced the stages of major events including Let It Roll, Outlook and New Zealand's own Twisted Frequency, captivating crowds with performances that push the boundaries of bass music. His magnetic stage presence and innovative live sets have solidified his reputation as a must-see act.

~RELEASES~
⦿https://soundcloud.com/delta9recordings
⦿ https://soundcloud.com/fuckaboutdnb
⦿ https://soundcloud.com/drumarmycrew
⦿ https://soundcloud.com/beatspectrumdnb
⦿ https://soundcloud.com/breakingbeatsnz


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Hardcore/Metal band from Minsk(Miensk), Belarus

We've been doing this for years, and somehow have still managed to keep it going. In our years as a band, we've toured the nation extensively, we've made a ton of friends, and had a lot of really great, and (likewise) really unfortunate memories. Never-the-less, we've kept things in perspective the whole time and pushed through the bullshit. We've self-released an EP, released a full length on a label, and most recently are again self-releasing our latest album "Black Heart Market". We love the people who support our music and efforts in getting it out to the public when we can...on our seemingly never-ending ride to hell and back. 

Join us in all the excitement..

Jones has been steadily making her mark, being in the mix now for around 5 years. Playing primarily underground house, techno, tech & nudisco.

DJ Lori Jones: www.facebook.com/DjLoriJones
The Late Nite Collective: www.facebook.com/ChurchillandJones/
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/lorijones/

For bookings and/or general enquiries contact email: nerfpirate3@gmail.com

from hamilton NZ
based in Melbourne AUS

DJ/Beatmaker

https://www.facebook.com/JCA-1140643319290553/

trap - 808 - hiphop - dubstep

Blameless HC is following